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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
2
Practical guidance for selecting and caring for a fresh Christmas tree. Emphasizes outdoors storage until close to Christmas, water-filled holders, cool placement away from heat, fireproof decorations, caution with electric lights, and prompt disposal after the holidays. Includes safety checks and proper lighting labeling.
Weekend visitors from Lamesa Hardin Simmons and Eunice N M joined local residents at the Baptist Church. Mrs Betty Lou Vinson was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Clyde Pritchard with guests from Haskell Stamford Tuxedo and beyond.
U S Savings Stamps refundable for bonds in units of 1875 are available at post offices in swift folders priced at $2.50 or $5. The notice urges buyers to purchase through local post offices and describes the new format and denomination options.
Stamford voters weigh local candidates as results from December 8, 1960 are tallied. City leaders urge patience while precinct totals arrive, with early returns showing shifts in council balance and mayoral interest.
Biscuit Company with local manager W. Forrest donated half the candy distributed by Santa Claus in Stamford this Christmas. The program, funded by local merchants, previously raised about $2,000 but this year totals exceed $1,000. West Texas Utilities provided fallen decorations at no charge.
Mrs Lanny Curry formerly Darla Gayle Shelton has been named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges and earned Alpha Chi membership. The honor society selects the top ten percent of juniors and seniors scholastically. she is Avoca High School graduate majoring in journalism working toward a B S degree.
City firemen answered two alarms this week one Saturday night near the oil mill on West Bunkley Street and Sunday morning at City Grocery and Market where smoke from a display edge mat was reported. Damage described as light.
Obie Golden of Lone Star Gas Co Stamford office receives a 15 year service pin for long service. This recognition highlights his steady work as a repairman connected to the Stamford division.
Children are urged to mail letters to Santa Claus care of Stamford American. The paper will print the letters in the issue just before Christmas, so write now and ensure yours is included. Santa is waiting to hear what you would like to have.
The City of Spur bought a new fire truck at nearly $13,000. It carries a 1200 gallon tank and a 500 gallon per minute capacity pump.
The Avoca PTA meets December 13 at 1 45 p m with a program by the homemaking department directed by Mrs Nita Goss. The department will present a style show and Mrs Joe Stephens of Hamlin will serve as moderator.
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